Draft Statement of Business Ethics
Wentworth Shire Council invites public submissions on a document currently on public exhibition. Click through to view the item online, find physical viewing locations, and check submission deadlines.
Get Ready for NSW Food Waste Mandates: Free Support for Local Businesses
Get Ready for NSW Food Waste Mandates: Free Support for Local Businesses
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has introduced new laws requiring businesses and institutions that sell or handle food to separate their food waste from general waste streams.
Starting in stages from 1 July 2026, these mandates will require larger waste-generating businesses to act first. Diverting food waste not only ensures regulatory compliance but can also help businesses save on waste disposal costs and improve daily operations.
Free Workshops and Support
To help local businesses prepare, Wentworth Shire Council and the Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) are providing free online workshops and tailored support. Funded through the NSW EPA Business Food Waste Partnership program, this assistance is highly recommended for businesses and institutions in the hospitality, aged care, and childcare sectors.
What the Workshops Cover
The online sessions are designed to build awareness of the state government mandates and provide practical compliance strategies:
- Regulatory Awareness: Information about the upcoming legislation, timeline stages, how it applies to different sectors, and what your organisation needs to do to comply.
- Food Waste Reduction Knowledge: Training on waste minimisation strategies, including proper storage, inventory management, and portion control.
- Source Separation Implementation: Guidance on setting up food waste separation systems, required equipment, bin placement, staff training, and collection logistics.
Upcoming Online Workshop Dates
- Thursday, 9 July: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Monday, 20 July: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Tuesday, 4 August: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Book your free workshop via RAMJO
If you would prefer to host an in-person workshop for your organisation, please email admin@ramjo.nsw.gov.au to enquire.
Additional 1:1 Support and Bin Trim Assessments
Following the workshop, a RAMJO facilitator can work one-on-one with your staff to evaluate your current setup and assist with separation logistics. As part of this support, RAMJO can conduct a Bin Trim assessment. Facilities that complete this assessment may be eligible for equipment rebates to help offset the costs of new separation infrastructure.
For full details on the upcoming legislation, visit the NSW EPA Business food waste page.
Fletcher’s Lake Road Upgrades Complete
Fletcher’s Lake Road Upgrades Complete
Major pavement rehabilitation and widening works are officially complete on Fletcher’s Lake Road. This crucial upgrade ensures a more resilient network for residents, commuter traffic, and our regional freight industries.
Project Overview
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Upgrade Length: 1.47km section
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New Sealed Width: 7.4 meters
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Funding Source: Fully funded by the NSW Government’s Regional Emergency Road Repair Fund (RERRF)
Why This Upgrade Matters
Fletcher’s Lake Road serves as a vital heavy vehicle thoroughfare connecting the Coomealla and Pooncarie regions. The primary objectives of this rehabilitation project include:
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Enhanced Safety: Lane widening provides more room for heavy vehicles and passenger cars to pass safely.
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Reduced Maintenance: The renewed pavement significantly decreases the Council’s maintenance burden caused by reoccurring edge defects
Council thank local motorists and primary producers for their patience and cooperation while our crews delivered these road safety improvements.
Memorial Road Widening and Safety Works
Memorial Road Widening and Safety Works
Council are pleased to announce that the scheduled road pavement rehabilitation and widening on Memorial Road is now complete, delivering an immediate safety boost to the local area.
Project Overview
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Upgrade Length: 1km section
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New Sealed Width: 6.8 meters
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Funding Source: Fully funded by the NSW Government’s Regional Emergency Road Repair Fund (RERRF)
Improving Local Community Access
This project was specifically designed to target safety and ease of access for local residents and visitors utilising our community infrastructure. Key improvements include:
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Curve Standardisation: Correcting and standardising horizontal curves to improve driver sightlines and vehicle handling.
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Better Public Access: Providing a wider, safer, and smoother journey to critical local public spaces, including the Curlwaa Hall and oval.
Council thanks the Curlwaa community and local motorists for your patience throughout the duration of these civil works.
Old Wentworth Road Rehabilitated to Meet High Traffic Growth
Old Wentworth Road Rehabilitated to Meet High Traffic Growth
To support our region’s rapid growth, major rehabilitation and widening works have been completed on a key section of Old Wentworth Road.
Project Overview
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Upgrade Length: 1.12km section
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New Sealed Width: 7.4 meters
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Funding Source: Fully funded by the Australian Government’s Roads to Recovery (RTR) program
Catering to Region Growth
Old Wentworth Road has experienced an extraordinary surge in daily traffic over recent years. This upgrade directly addresses that pressure by:
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Bringing Pavement to Standard: Rebuilding the existing sealed pavement to ensure it can durable handle current and projected traffic volumes.
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Showground Access: Significantly improving traffic flow and road safety for visitors heading to the Wentworth Showgrounds (Pavillion Road).
Council appreciates the patience of all motorists while these essential upgrades were carried out to future-proof our local road network.
Media Release: RAMJO says $430 million water buyback shows Basin communities are still being ignored
Wentworth Shire Council stands with RAMJO in strongly condemning the Federal Government’s latest $430 million water buyback that threatens our regional economy—read the full media release below.
Take care driving in foggy conditions
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) advises drivers in foggy conditions to significantly reduce speed, switch on low-beam headlights or fog lights, and increase the gap to the vehicle in front.
High-beam lights should never be used as they reflect off moisture and reduce visibility further.
Review these essential TfNSW safety practices for navigating safely through thick fog:
- Turn on Your Lights: Use your low-beam headlights so other drivers can see you. If visibility is seriously reduced (under 100 metres), turn on your vehicle’s fog lights. Make sure to turn them off when conditions improve to avoid dazzling other drivers – it is also illegal to use fog lights when not foggy.
- Slow Down: Reduce your speed to ensure you can stop safely within the distance you can actually see.
- Increase Following Distance: Leave a larger gap between you and the vehicle ahead to allow for sudden stops. Standard safe distances should be doubled in adverse weather.
- Avoid Sudden Movements: Brake gently and early to prevent skidding or causing a multi-vehicle collision.
- Keep Windshields Clear: Use your wipers and vehicle defrosters to keep your view of the road as clear as possible.
- Pull Over if Necessary: If visibility becomes dangerously low, pull over safely, turn on your hazard lights, and wait for conditions to improve.
